“Half of a Yellow Sun” to premiere in Nigerian August 1st

Some days ago, Joeblog told you that the Nigeria Film and Video Censor Board has approved the screening of ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’ for viewing in Nigeria but a date for the screening wasn’t given yet. See that story Here

Well we now have confirmation of the date for the first screening. August 1, 2014 is that date.

Read the official release from the producers of the movie below:

“Shareman Media and FilmOne Distribution, are happy to announce that the highly anticipated movie, Half of a Yellow Sun has been certified for theatrical release in Nigeria.

The movie, starring BAFTA award-winning and Oscar-nominated actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, BAFTA award-winning actress Thandie Newton, Anika Noni Rose, AMAA winners Genevieve Nnaji and Onyeka Onwenu, Zack Orji, and O.C. Ukeje has been opened to audiences in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and USA.

Following the certification by the National Film and Video Censors Board, the movie will be available in cinemas across Nigeria from the 1st of August 2014.

With world-wide rave reviews and critical acclaim, this silky love tale has thrilled movie audiences everywhere. Half of a Yellow Sun is now set to strike a special chord with every Nigerian.

The producers and distributors of this landmark movie would like to particularly thank all Nigerian for their patience and support.”

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So get your boots ready and tell your friends, we are going to watch one of the best films produced in Africa and the best produced in Nigeria by a long shot come August. Can’t wait to see this film on the big screen.